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2018 Trends and Who’s Setting Them

Here’s SPIN-Farming’s Alphabet List of 2018 Trends to look forward to, culled from all the presentations at this year’s Member Meetups. Thanks to all of the forward thinking SPIN farmers listed below who presented their business plans, how they implemented them and the revenue they targeted and achieved.

SPIN’s online Member Meetups are THE place to get in on the latest entrepreneurial farming trends as they are happening and learn from the real-world experience of those who are using SPIN-Farming to create and develop successful businesses. If starting a farm business, or learning the business of growing food, is on your New Year’s to-do list, you’re welcome to join in. (see below).

SPIN’s Alphabet of 2018 TrendsAgritourism – yes even sub-acre farms can get in on thisBrand building – important now that there’s more competitionCollaborative CSA – low-risk way to scaleDIY supply chains – ditto aboveExclusivity – new way to work a nicheFood Safety – take a course; it’s the mark of professionalismGrocery stores – they’re courting small producers nowHerbaceous cocktails – bars are now customersInventory tracking – use kanbanJust in time delivery – online ordering makes it easyKickstarter- works for expansion plansLivestock – collaborate on thisMix and match pricing – customers always buy more this wayNursery business – yes, a few backyards can support oneOrganic certification – in some markets it’s an advantagePet food – collaborate with veterianarianQuackleberry eggs – duck eggs sellRelative crop values – track it to increase your profitabilitySpecialization – easier to stand out with what you’re good atTargeted revenue – always the starting pointUtility sink – a farmer’s spa!Videomercials – consumers remember thenWholesaling – ask for terms that work for you or walk awayX-pansion – if demand is there, grow beyond your backyardYardsharing – see aboveZippy packaging – good-bye dull earth tones

There are two options You can purchase membership here, to participate in our online support group and get access to all past and future Member Meetups as well as monthly instant learning sessions conducted by SPIN-Farming’s creator, Wally Satzewich.

If you are committed to starting a business, purchase our guides here which also comes with a free trial membership.Be on trend and in the money in 2018!

If you’re hungry for farming how-to, here are practical tips from members of SOS - SPIN Online Support. If you are totally serious about farming, here’s how the new generation is learning how to do it.

SPIN-Farming’s Value Proposition

In farming you learn by doing, so the sooner you get an income-producing operation in and off the ground, the sooner you know how successful you will be at farming. Established agricultural programs costing thousands of dollars make farming more complicated and expensive than it needs to be for beginners.

Instead, purchase SPIN guides, join the peer-to-peer SPIN Online Support group, and start farming. You’ll get just what you need to know to start, without being overwhelmed by knowledge that is more appropriate to acquire later in your career. The money you save from not getting entangled in more elaborate programs can be invested in your farm infrastructure, which, following the classic SPIN approach, is simple and affordable.